OLD LYME -- Tomorrow Old Lyme voters will go the polls to decide whether the Town of Old Lyme should bond $9.44 million to fund the installation of sewers on three streets in Sound View. The facts of the proposal have been widely reported, for example, Mary Biekert of The Day authored a comprehensive article on the subject published Saturday on TheDay.com at this link. As a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Vote Tuesday in Old Lyme’s Referendum on Sewers, Then Respect the Result
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Death of Suzanne Brown Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 25
ESSEX — Suzanne “Suzie” Brown, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Aug. 5, 2019, from complications after a fall in her home. She joins her beloved husband, Templeton “Temp” Brown of 58 years. We will celebrate them both by living their example of truth, love, and commitment. Suzie celebrated beauty in life by picnicking in the countryside, … [Read more...] about Death of Suzanne Brown Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 25
Kidz Connection Presents its ‘Outdoor Summer Theater on the Lawn Season Finale’ in Clinton, Aug. 23-25
Join a cast of 43 aspiring advanced musical theater actors as they get groovy with the beloved tracks of ABBA in this fun full length musical production on the lawn at Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy, Clinton. Don't miss this entirely free event to be held Friday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m., Aug. 24, at noon and 6 p.m. and Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. Bring your picnics, lawn … [Read more...] about Kidz Connection Presents its ‘Outdoor Summer Theater on the Lawn Season Finale’ in Clinton, Aug. 23-25
‘A Farmers’ Market’ Opens Saturdays for the Season at Tiffany Farms
LYME -- It was looking as though Lyme Farmers Market, which has for more than 15 years been a perennially popular destination for both local and regional shoppers, was going to be absent from the landscape this year. In an exciting turn of events, Jennifer Tiffany and her husband Bill Hurtle have reincarnated the market with a new name and location, and will open for business … [Read more...] about ‘A Farmers’ Market’ Opens Saturdays for the Season at Tiffany Farms
Common Good Gardeners Need Your Help! Listen For More Info on WLIS/WMRD
Do you have some time to spare in August to help the Common Good Gardens (CGG) volunteers harvest vegetables for Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantry (SSKP)? Join them in the garden behind Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, 9 to 10:30 a.m. (or come earlier on hotter days!) Learn more on CT Outdoors with Suzanne … [Read more...] about Common Good Gardeners Need Your Help! Listen For More Info on WLIS/WMRD
Old Lyme Joyfully Celebrates the Magic of Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME -- Oh, what a day! The 33rd Old Lyme Midsummer Festival was deemed a roaring success judging by the huge crowds drawn to the town yesterday to celebrate the event. The day began with LYSB's 5K run ... ...and then moved to vintage cars photographed by the young ... ...and the not so young! The Bohemian Fair at the Florence Griswold Museum … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Joyfully Celebrates the Magic of Midsummer Festival
Final Concert in ‘Summer Sounds’ Series Features ‘Ticket to Ride’ at Senior Center, Aug. 1
Beatles Tribute Band Ticket to Ride will be performing at the Lymes’ Senior Center, Thursday, Aug. 1, in the final free concert of the Summer Sounds series, starting at 7 p.m., which will be held rain or shine. All are welcome. Bring your chairs, blankets, dinner, etc. — the performances will be held out on the lawn (weather permitting) or inside if the weather is … [Read more...] about Final Concert in ‘Summer Sounds’ Series Features ‘Ticket to Ride’ at Senior Center, Aug. 1
Summertime Reminders from Old Lyme’s Recycling Committee to Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
The Old Lyme Recycling and Solid Waste Committee offers these reminders, tips and suggestions to increase the recycling rate in Old Lyme, reduce your waste and keep our environment healthy. When planning that backyard barbecue or beach visit, avoid single use plastic and all foam products. Use reusable plates, containers and cutlery. Look for the least amount packaging used in … [Read more...] about Summertime Reminders from Old Lyme’s Recycling Committee to Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Reward Offered for Finding Lost Dog From Lyme, Possibly Spotted Recently Outside Coffee’s
Dexter, a 10-year-old dark brown (with white spots) German Shorthaired Pointer mix, has been missing for several weeks now. Dexter is generally friendly, but he may be frightened and disoriented at this point. A possible sighting of Dexter in a blue SUV was made at Coffee's Country Market on Boston Post Rd. on Friday, July 5. It could have been a different dog, but the woman … [Read more...] about Reward Offered for Finding Lost Dog From Lyme, Possibly Spotted Recently Outside Coffee’s
Sound View Celebrates the Fourth With a Grand Parade
Sound View held its 26th annual Independence Day parade yesterday and yet again, the sun shone brightly for the occasion. Joann Lishing led the parade proudly holding the Stars and Stripes and -- as always -- beaming broadly. She was followed by the Silver Coronet Band and then local members of the VFW. State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), pictured in the red … [Read more...] about Sound View Celebrates the Fourth With a Grand Parade
Beach Donuts on Sale Weekends in Sound View, Proceeds Benefit Shoreline Community Center
OLD LYME -- The original, freshly made, “Beach Donuts” will be on sale Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day through Sept. 2, at the Shoreline Community Center on Hartford Ave., in Sound View from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.or until sold out. All sale profits go to support the Shoreline Community Center and the staff are all volunteers. For more information, call Shirley at … [Read more...] about Beach Donuts on Sale Weekends in Sound View, Proceeds Benefit Shoreline Community Center
Exhibition of Artwork by Christian Brechneff on View at Cooley Gallery
Over the past three decades, Christian Peltenburg-Brechneff of Lyme has traveled the world to visit some of the most glorious private gardens to paint en plein air. He has created a luscious visual record of 28 of them in a charming, gift-sized book of watercolors and gouaches. Into the Garden chronicles this long-term pilgrimage of a visionary painter, opening these … [Read more...] about Exhibition of Artwork by Christian Brechneff on View at Cooley Gallery
A Perfect Day for a Parade! Lyme’s Fourth of July Celebration Continues a Long Tradition
Lyme was blessed yet again with perfect weather this Fourth of July and, although the traditional Independence Day parade has been held for more than 60 years, there was still a sense of eager anticipation as people gathered near the bridge on Cove Rd. for this beloved annual event founded by the late Dr. William Irving and his wife, Esther, and now commemorated with the plaque … [Read more...] about A Perfect Day for a Parade! Lyme’s Fourth of July Celebration Continues a Long Tradition
Don’t Miss the Best 10-Minute Parade in America … or at Least Connecticut! Happening in Lyme Today
Editor's Note: (i) We are delighted to publish this article which we received from Lyme Selectman John Kiker. The author, Sadie Frankel, serves as an unofficial student reporter for the Town of Lyme. (ii) Visit this link to read our related story titled, Town of Lyme Hosts Annual July 4 Parade, Don Gerber to Serve as Grand Marshal. LYME -- July 4th is a day of festivities … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Best 10-Minute Parade in America … or at Least Connecticut! Happening in Lyme Today
High Hopes Appoints New Board Chair, Trustees
OLD LYME -- High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has appointed Jacqueline Kangley of Hadlyme as its new chair of the board of trustees for a two-year term. Kangley was introduced to therapeutic riding by her Essex Elementary School classmates and has been a volunteer at High Hopes since 2004. She has been a Trustee since 2015 and currently volunteers in the therapeutic riding … [Read more...] about High Hopes Appoints New Board Chair, Trustees